After successfully finishing their first performance in Pyongyang, North Korea, Red Velvet shared a few comments about their experience. However, something Yeri said during the interview sparked a huge debate among South Korean netizens.

On April 1, Red Velvet members each shared their thoughts after performing at the East Pyongyang Grand Theater. Yeri said that “it was an honor” to have met the leader of the Worker’s Party of Korea, Kim Jong-un. Many netizens argue that Yeri wasn’t being careful with her words, while others say it was just a polite gesture towards the other party.

Specifically, Yeri said “I didn’t think we would get to shake hands with Kim Jong-un, but we did and it was such an honor.” She continued, “but it was more honor to have met so many North Koreans. I wish there will be more opportunities like this in the future.”

Netizens outraged at this statement and argued how meeting Kim Jong-un was “an honor” to her.

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On April 2, comments arose in various online communities regarding Yeri’s comment on meeting Kim Jong-un. One side of the netizens are arguing “Yeri didn’t mean any harm when she said it. She was just trying to be polite,” while others said, “it’s like saying it was an honor to have met Hitler. What’s the difference?”

Original Article
Translated by Dasol Kim

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